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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,634.20, 584,451.30 and 389,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,634.20, 584,451.30 and 389,634.20 is: 584,451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,634.20 : 584,451.30 = 389,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,634.20/584,451.30 = 389,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,634.20x = 584,451.30 × 389,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,634.20x = 227,722,214,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,722,214,714.46/389,634.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,451.30

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